MAPPING OF GLOBAL EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR) FOR TEXTILES
The GFA Mapping of Global Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Textiles is an informative and evolving resource designed to document the proliferation of textile EPR schemes across the globe.
This resource serves as a practical reference for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates, helping them navigate the complexities of textile EPR schemes and fostering a clearer understanding of their impact and implementation. By providing a holistic overview of existing and upcoming schemes, it advocates for global harmonisation to simplify compliance, promote innovation, and support effective waste management systems. It captures both compulsory and voluntary EPR schemes across continents, focusing on textiles and apparel, and showcases the EU’s pioneering role in legislating EPR, alongside developments in Australia, Chile, select US states, and countries like India or China.
The fashion industry’s shift towards circularity requires urgent action. EPR schemes play a crucial role in enabling this transition by holding producers accountable for the lifecycle of their products. This mapping empowers stakeholders from policymakers to sustainability advocates with the knowledge to navigate the evolving EPR landscape.
You can now rewatch this session, hosted by Global Fashion Agenda, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and OECD, at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector. The session explored the role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Textiles in advancing a circular economy.
Industry experts shared insights on EPR’s global potential, its impacts across environmental, social, and economic areas, and the challenges of aligning policies globally.
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